Clearview National November 2018 - Issue 204 | Page 33
DOORS&WINDOWS
Steel screens for
stylish spaces
» » WHILE STEEL DOORS
and windows are synonymous
with rugged performance and
slim sightlines, the distinctive
frames offered by members of
the Steel Window Association
(SWA) are also increasingly
being chosen to help create
stylish interior spaces for
locations such as restaurants,
hotels and residential
properties.
These internal partitions are
normally fabricated using the
W20 sections, rather than the
higher energy performing W30 or
W40 systems favoured for exterior
openings. Whilst the majority of
screens installed are single glazed,
some clients still often select
double glazed screens – featuring
16mm Krypton filled units. This
enables spaces like wine stores to
be kept chilled, while diners enjoy
warmer ambient temperatures.
And the same glass spec’ is also
able to cut sound transmission
where steel partitions are chosen
to create meeting rooms within
offices.
Then there is a choice of
door types which can be
utilised. Side hinged remains
the most common, but sliding
doors are increasingly popular
with customers being able to
choose between recessed or face
mounted rails; various styles of
sliding mechanism are offered
to suit the designers preferred
aesthetic.
For many situations, fire
performance is an important
consideration, to which the
SWA has now responded by
developing a half-hour fire door.
Independent testing has been
carried out on both single and
double leaf doorsets glazed with
7.2mm Pilkington Pyrodur
glass.
Another recent development
has been the introduction of
pivot hinges which enables
larger and heavier door leafs
to be installed; improving
pedestrian access and offering an
airier aspect once open.
All doors and most partitions
will be glazed with toughened or
laminated glass for safety, while
enhanced locking can be fitted
to offer the same security as for
exterior applications.
The Steel Window Association’s
members are able to offer a full
selection of options for new-build
and replica refurbishment, as well
as historic projects; including
W20, W30, W40 and W50
frames able to comply with the
requirements of Part L to the
Building Regulations. Choosing
an SWA member to manufacture
and install your steel windows
and doors ensures that you are
receiving the highest standard
of fabrication, installation and
customer service.
www.steel-window-
association.co.uk
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